§ 32.071 PROCEDURES.
   (A)   The HPC shall elect annually a Chair and Vice Chair from its own membership. In addition to other duties, the Chair shall be the spokesperson for the HPC and shall represent the HPC in its work with other city departments. The HPC shall meet at such times and places as may determined by the HPC. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the commissioners in office and shall be required in order for the HPC to take action. In addition, a simple majority of the current membership shall be required for decisions involving buildings and structures, and property, in historic districts.
   (B)   The HPC shall prepare a biennial report for the Common Council, and it shall include information about any historic property that is threatened. The HPC may, subject to appropriation by the city, employ clerical assistants or consultants to help in carrying out its responsibilities under this subchapter. Other persons on the city staff may be asked to assist the HPC. The HPC may adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter and state laws.
   (C)   No member of the HPC shall participate in the discussion about any matter, or vote on any matter, that may affect the property, income, or business interests of that member.
(Prior Code, § 153.04)